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SUMMARY:Phi Club: The Big Boss is Changing\, What Do We Do? (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:What happens when the executive director\, the CEO\, the director of development\, and/or founding leadership steps away from the organization? During time of lots of change\, come hear from fundraising professionals as they navigated the leadership transitions for their organizations and how it affected their donor base\, programming\, and team dynamics. This will be a moderated conversation that will have plenty of time for questions and answers at the end. \nSpeakers: \nMartha Burson Bangiola\, Strategic Fundraiser \nCarlos García León\, Assistant Director of Development\, Lookingglass Theatre Company \nJoe Peacock\, Director of Development\, McCarter Theatre Center \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/phi-club-the-big-boss-is-changing-what-do-we-do-virtual/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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SUMMARY:Forefront Member Orientation (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Forefront hosts a relaxed conversation for current and prospective Members to learn more about Forefront’s resources and to meet others in the Forefront community — your statewide association for nonprofits\, grantmakers\, public agencies\, advisors\, and allies. This free orientation will give you a chance to meet our Librarians and other Forefront staff. This is a great opportunity to ask questions  or share an idea with your peers\, while learning how Forefront can help you achieve your mission. This orientation is open to current and prospective members of Forefront. \nTopics covered include: \n\nLibrary reference and research services\nPeer Skill Share\nThe Impact Capacity Assessment Tool (iCAT)\nMember & Peer Networks\nPolicy and Advocacy\n\nThis is a virtual event. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/forefront-member-orientation-virtual-12/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,General Public,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250711T090000
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SUMMARY:Forefront Member Briefing and Office Hour (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The news is coming fast and furious\, and it can be difficult to parse what requires action on your part. During these confusing and challenging times\, you can count on Forefront to provide space to connect and make sense of things. \nJoin fellow Forefront members for an opportunity to digest recent federal and local updates\, gather and share resources\, and connect with social impact sector colleagues. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/forefront-member-briefing-and-office-hour-virtual-20/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T103000
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CREATED:20250528T234022Z
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SUMMARY:Family Foundations Breakfast & Conversations
DESCRIPTION:This gathering offers a valuable opportunity to reconnect with fellow peers in the Family Foundation community\, reflect on timely issues impacting the philanthropic sector\, and collaborate on setting priorities for our upcoming programs—including this fall’s rescheduled Dine Around. \nWe look forward to your voice at the table as we shape what’s next—together. \nRegister here! \nThis event is open to members of the Family Foundations Network. 
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/family-foundations-breakfast-conversations/
LOCATION:Impact House\, 200 West Madison Street\, 2nd Floor Training Room\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantmaker Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T120000
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CREATED:20241009T194211Z
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SUMMARY:Deciphering GATA and Finding Related Resources: Live Training with GOMB Experts (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Virtual\n\n\nPlease join Forefront\, Illinois Partners for Human Service\, and the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget (GOMB) as they walk users through the pre-award process to become GATA (Grant Accountability and Transparency Act) pre-qualified. This virtual training intuitively guides our community partners through every step of the application process while providing a high level overview of how to successfully respond to a grant application with helpful tips. \nPanelists: \nCourtney Jackson\, GATU Manager\, Grant Accountability and Transparency Unit\,  Governor’s Office of Management and Budget \nAdriana Pérez\, Program Delivery Manager\, Grant Accountability and Transparency Unit\, Governor’s Office of Management and Budget \nLauren Wright\, Executive Director\, Illinois Partners for Human Service \n\nSCROLL DOWN TO REGISTER ↓\n 
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/deciphering-gata-and-finding-related-resources-live-training-with-gomb-experts-webinar-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:General Public
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SUMMARY:Forefront Member Briefing and Office Hour (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The news is coming fast and furious\, and it can be difficult to parse what requires action on your part. During these confusing and challenging times\, you can count on Forefront to provide space to connect and make sense of things. \nJoin fellow Forefront members for an opportunity to digest recent federal and local updates\, gather and share resources\, and connect with social impact sector colleagues. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/forefront-member-briefing-and-office-hour-virtual-21/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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SUMMARY:Forefront Member Briefing and Office Hour (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The news is coming fast and furious\, and it can be difficult to parse what requires action on your part. During these confusing and challenging times\, you can count on Forefront to provide space to connect and make sense of things. \nJoin fellow Forefront members for an opportunity to digest recent federal and local updates\, gather and share resources\, and connect with social impact sector colleagues. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/forefront-member-briefing-and-office-hour-virtual-22/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advisor Program,Grantmaker Program,Nonprofit Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250729T123000
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SUMMARY:Navigating Nonprofit Crossroads: Mergers\, Dissolutions & Strategic Decisions
DESCRIPTION:Is your nonprofit facing tough decisions about the future? You’re not alone. Funding is tighter than ever\, and many organizations are at a crossroads—unsure whether to merge\, wind down\, or fight to stay afloat. Join UNA for a timely and practical one-hour session with Jason Krause\, acting chair of the UNA Board and a seasoned nonprofit governance attorney\, as we explore critical pathways available to nonprofits in challenging times. Jason will share real-world case examples\, actionable insights you can bring back to your board\, as well as offer thoughtful answers to the questions many leaders are asking right now. Whether you’re proactively planning for the future or responding to mounting pressures\, this session offers clarity and direction. This isn’t just a legal lecture—it’s a lifeline for nonprofit leaders making some of the toughest calls of their careers. This session will be recorded and a copy of the recording will be available to all registered guests.\n\nWho Should Attend: Executive directors\, board members\, nonprofit decision-makers\n\nCost: UNA Members: $25.00 / Not-Yet Members: $50.00\n*Current Forefront members may email registration@myforefront.org to receive a discount code\nREGISTER HERE\nAbout the Speaker:\nJason Krause is a seasoned corporate lawyer who specializes in mergers and acquisitions of privately held companies.  He spent 18 years in private practice for large international law firms\, most recently as a partner in the Private Equity M&A group of Kirkland & Ellis LLP’s Salt Lake City office\, and has since moved to an in-house role as M&A Counsel for Foundation Building Materials\, a private equity-owned company based in Santa Ana\, CA.  Jason received a B.S. in Psychology from Brigham Young University and a Juris Doctor from Columbia Law School.  Jason devotes his pro bono legal practice to representing non-profit entities and currently also serves on the board of directors of Tiny Tim’s Foundation for Kids.
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/navigating-nonprofit-crossroads-mergers-dissolutions-strategic-decisions/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:General Public
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T133000
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SUMMARY:The Education Journalism Landscape in Chicago
DESCRIPTION:This panel\, co-hosted by the Education Funders group and Press Forward Chicago\, will serve as an opportunity to hear directly from education journalists at the state and local level about challenges and opportunities in the education and journalism landscape. This discussion will explore how changes at the federal\, state\, and local levels have affected our students and educators\, as well as how these topics are addressed. Through the lens of local journalists and efforts to support local journalism\, the panel discussion will amplify the importance of media in addressing changes in the education world. \nSpeakers\nJodi Cohen\, Investigative Reporter at ProPublica\nSarah Karp\, Education Reporter\, WBEZ-Chicago Public Radio\nSamantha Smylie\, State Education Reporter\, Chalkbeat Chicago \nModerator\nNedra Lucas\, Program Officer\, Crown Family Philanthropies \nThis event is open to members of the Education Funders group. \nRegister here!
URL:https://myforefront.org/event/the-education-journalism-landscape-in-chicago/
LOCATION:Impact House\, 200 West Madison Street\, 2nd Floor Training Room\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantmaker Program
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